Lap machine operator vs planer operator

The differences between lap machine operators and planer operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 3-6 months to become both a lap machine operator and a planer operator. Additionally, a planer operator has an average salary of $46,309, which is higher than the $31,901 average annual salary of a lap machine operator.

The top three skills for a lap machine operator include micrometers, calipers and . The most important skills for a planer operator are co-op, project management, and supply chain.

Lap machine operator vs planer operator overview

	Lap Machine Operator	Planer Operator
Yearly salary	$31,901	$46,309
Hourly rate	$15.34	$22.26
Growth rate	3%	3%
Number of jobs	53,641	28,742
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 42%	Bachelor's Degree, 62%
Average age	40	40
Years of experience	6	6

Lap machine operator vs planer operator salary

Lap machine operators and planer operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Lap Machine Operator	Planer Operator
Average salary	$31,901	$46,309
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $39,000	Between $32,000 And $66,000
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Highest paying state	-	-
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Differences between lap machine operator and planer operator education

There are a few differences between a lap machine operator and a planer operator in terms of educational background:

	Lap Machine Operator	Planer Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 42%	Bachelor's Degree, 62%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Lap machine operator vs planer operator demographics

Here are the differences between lap machine operators' and planer operators' demographics:

	Lap Machine Operator	Planer Operator
Average age	40	40
Gender ratio	Male, 74.3% Female, 25.7%	Male, 75.3% Female, 24.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.3% Unknown, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 17.4% Asian, 2.5% White, 66.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%	Black or African American, 9.8% Unknown, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 16.8% Asian, 3.4% White, 63.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between lap machine operator and planer operator duties and responsibilities

Lap machine operator example responsibilities.

Measure parts with micrometers and calipers to insure parts accuracy.
Control & troubleshoot automate extrusion line adjusting speed & feed, monitoring temperature, & finish material specification per customers order.
Operate ABB robots and machine to make filters.

Planer operator example responsibilities.

Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
Perform routine maintenance on planers -grade lumber -perform overall routine building maintenance
Establish and maintain the control environment, implementing SOX.
Track and report KPI's on a weekly basis providing.
Prepare shipping documents, material property and NDT testing reports.
Complete $10MM in purchase orders weekly for 20 suppliers and monitor performance by KPI.

Lap machine operator vs planer operator skills

Common lap machine operator skills

Micrometers, 67%
Calipers, 33%

Common planer operator skills

Co-Op, 17%
Project Management, 16%
Supply Chain, 15%
Business Operations, 9%
Logistics, 8%
Data Analysis, 8%